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Corporate Insolvency - LAWS8095 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description This course covers the law and practice relating to the insolvency of corporations. It encourages a critical appreciation of the nature, philosophy and interrelationship of each insolvency administration regime including recent and proposed reforms. Students will explore the rights and obligations of various stakeholders including directors, employees, secured and unsecured creditors, shareholders and insolvency practitioners. Some well-known insolvency practitioners will deliver guest lectures with practical reflections. Emphasis will also be placed on understanding Australian insolvency laws in the global context, featuring classes on cross-border insolvency including EU and US experiences.
LLM Specialisation Recommended Prior Knowledge None
Course Objectives A candidate who has successfully completed this course should be able to:
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Assessment Class Participation 20%
Class test (week 6) 20% 3000 word take-home exam 60% Course Texts Prescribed
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Resources Refer to the course outline which will be provided by the lecturer at the beginning of the relevant semester.
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